BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) & STANDARD FIRST AID & TECHNIQUE

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) & STANDARD FIRST AID & TECHNIQUE Training for 117 members & officers of Oriental Mindoro Disaster Youth Volunteers (OMDY). Participants learned various skills to recognize and manage several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all ages, bandaging & transfer, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The program is faciliated by Pdrrmo Ormin & Office of the Governor - Special Concerns Division (Youth & Sports). ‪#‎OperationListo ‪#‎KabataanAkoListo

Day Care Workers Month

 Celebrated Provincial Day Care Workers Month with dedicated & hardworking DCWs of Mansalay & Oriental Mindoro. This event was organized by PGOM & PSWD with a theme "Sa tapat, mahusay at magiliw na paglilingkod, kakayahan at kagalingan ng mga bata ay sigurado".

Day care workers do a lot of work for our kids with generally low compensation. Hats off to our ‪#‎everydayheroes

FIGHT FOR FIVE PROJECT: Sinariri Mangyan Community

Reaching out and helping other people even in simplest ways we know give them the hope they need to survive in this kind of living.

Thank you Doc Jojo Leviste & your dedicated MHSO/RHU team for a successful medical mission, med cap & outreach program to more than 600 people of Sinariri Mangyan Community.

To all Keep Hope Alive volunteers who perspired and climbed with us, thank you for living up God's compassion of reaching out the needy and serve others selflessly. ‪#‎FightforFive ‪#‎KHAyouthvolunteers

Election 2013: My Experience

To the mighty cast of Liberal Party volunteers and the campaign team (you know who you are!), that motley crew of hopeful folks, this election campaign would have been nothing without you. Such a wonderful diversity of people out on the streets hammering in poster signs, tarpaulins, dropping off leaflets and of course, with your vote – my unending thanks. You were such a source of inspiration to us – young people shouldering the load to let our community know that today’s politics can be positive, that we can work together to provide a voice for the youth, indigents and health sector in the council, and that government can be a place of coming together for the common good.

I had to campaign to my constituents with my platform and policies in other to get their votes. The five weeks of campaigning was intense, I spoke to so many people in halls of residents, streets, markets both on and off meetings and around the community and also spend several afternoon in the headquarter with the staffs.

After months of hard work, I am so delighted that I won the election. I promise to work on each of these policies & platform and also some others I came across whilst talking to the local and indigent communities. I want to be the public official who represents the youth, health sector, Mangyan and education. I have worked with different civic organizations for the past years and I understand my community. I want to work with my people on issues that concern them.

I found the elections even more challenging because my position was the only one that had 29 candidates, so I was running against twenty-seven strong individuals. In the end we all campaigned really well and so it was a blessing to have won. Thanks to my friends and family for reassuring me and to the Sangguniang Bayan for their wonderful support and, finally, for all those who took their time to vote for me.

I know you voted for me because you believed in me and you know I will drive change and I look forward to a term of success!

Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

An age old tradition in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro every Holy Week

This tradition happens every Good Friday. It is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday or Easter Friday (referred as Friday in Easter week).

A yearly tradition in our town during holy week. They do this — whip their own backs — as a way to empathize with Jesus. I didn’t get a photo, but some of them carried large wooden crosses, just as Jesus did.

      Ginagawa natin ang mga sari-sariling tradisyon ng mga simbahan/church natin para maalala natin ang ginawa ng Diyos sa krus. Pero sana gawin mo ito hindi dahil OBLIGADO ka, kundi dahil NAIS MO, SA IYONG BUONG PUSO. 

 

(Photo Courtesy: C. Sucgang)

     Whenever you think you're worthless, always remember that Jesus died for you. You don’t need to make yourself suffer. All you need is a sincere heart and you’ll be forgiven. Spread the love, spread the Gospel. :)

I look Forward to Summer

Puerto Galera, Philippines

Summertime in the Province

The warm breeze that remains until dusk. The sunsets that steal your breath and never give it back. The way her eyes sparkle from the rays of light peeking over your back and stealing a moment to gaze into them. The overall happiness, laughter, and exchange of love. 

Puerto Galera

Snorkeling 

The way jealous grains of sand seem to cling to the whole world as you know it. The fresh feeling of being awakened by excited flashes of sunrise through your blinds. 

Deira, Dubai

Fish Sanctuary, Romblon

 The wonderful exposure of skin. The cool forests and refreshing, nude afternoons in the creek. The sun-kissed noses. The way our palms get sweaty after our fingers have been intertwined for solely a minute. 

Baguio City

Romblon

The callouses on your feet due to the vow of leaving your shoes for good. The aura of the stress-free environment to meditate in. The inspiration. The falling asleep on the burning hoods of cars with shirts over your face. The beautiful people. Ohhh, all the beautiful people.  -refillingholes

Batangas

Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

Mansalay Eco-Park

Mansalay EcoPark (Located right by National Highway in Mansalay, a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines) welcomes you whether you come alone; bring the whole family, or group socialization. You have the pleasure of mountain climbing, picnics and group bonding whether it is nature tripping using spinning wheels or learn the noble art of walking/jogging for those who want more of a challenge. 

Overlooking Fish Sanctuary, a marine reserve managed by the local government with fine sandy beaches and shallow coral formations ideal for snorkeling.

Globe Tower

Background: Mansalay Bay 

A true haven for outdoorsy and nature-loving people, the area has a wide variety of physical activities to choose from. The park opens all day. It is best to go in the morning as you will get to see the beauty of the sunrise and people doing their early morning rituals from exercising, jogging, to just being one with nature.

Cottage overlooking Poblacion Area

Whatever it is that you would like to do here, this place surely champions its cause of ecotourism and environmental preservation by immersing frequent visitors like me in the beauty of nature and the right means to enjoy it. I applaud the Mansalay local government for developing the place and initiating this project.

A rest house built by the local gov't

Cool weather and spectacular scenery.

Overlooking Brgy. B. del Mundo

 A perfect setting for romance or nature tripping

Learn to appreciate nature, improve your senses, relax and leave the cares of the world behind you.

The sweet scent of trees and flowers permeate the air.  

Accommodation facility

This is a familiar place to some but my weekend visit here was exciting. A nice place to appreciate my hometown and commune with nature. Ecopark is just the perfect place to be.